Celta Vigo vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Celta Vigo vs Ajax predictions. Match preview and bettings tips for the clash between the top two in Europa League Group G in Vigo at 18:00 on Thursday.
Celta Vigo vs Ajax Preview
Celta Vigo defender Sergi Gomez was sent off in the 5-0 defeat at Villarreal on Sunday but is eligible for the visit of group leaders Ajax on Thursday. Coach Eduardo Berizzo has injury issues clouding forward John Guidetti and midfielder Paulo Hernandez who joined Claudio Beauvue and Carles Planas on the treatment table.
Ajax leading scorer Davy Klaassen is available (see his goal against ADO Den Haag in the video) and could play behind Kasper Dolberg who scored the only goal of the game against Standard Liege on matchday one. Hakim Ziyech was sent off after receiving two yellow cards against Panathinaikos last month and is suspended. Goalkeeper Tim Krul, defender KennyTete and attacking midfielder Lasse Schone are all nursing injuries.
Team Predictions Celta Vigo vs Ajax
Celta Vigo 4-3-3 formation: Handanovic; D’Ambrosia, Ranocchia, Murillo, Nagatamo; Gnoukouri, Medel, Banega; Candreva, Palacio, Eder
Ajax 4-2-3-1 formation: Onana; Veltman, Sanchez, Viergever, Sinkgraven; Riedewald, Gudelj; Traore, Klaassen, Younes; Dolberg
Celta Vigo vs Ajax Betting Tips
- Celta Vigo have won 5 drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Ajax have won 9 drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celta Vigo have scored an average of 1.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Ajax have scored an average of 2.5 goals and conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Celta Vigo’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Ajax’ previous 10 matches
Celta Vigo vs Ajax Prediction
Celta Vigo suffered a setback at the weekend when losing 5-0 at Villarreal ending a run of six competitive games unbeaten and having won the previous four. The Spanish outfit returned to European action for the first time in nine years to earn a 1-1 draw at Standard Liege on matchday one before defeating Panathinaikos 2-0 at Balaidos.
Their Spanish league form is inconsistent, shipping four goals without reply at home to Atletico Madrid last month before defeating Barcelona 4-3 in their next home fixture in La Liga
Ajax have a 100% record in Group G with victories in Greece, where they beat Panathinaikos 2-1, and at home to Standard Liege 1-0- on matchday two. Peter Bosz’ side has won its last nine games in all competitions and are chasing Feyenoord for the Eredivisie title.
Celta Vigo must put themselves together after a mauling in the league which will prove difficult against a strong Ajax side that looks set for a good season on all fronts.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
AJAX TO WIN at 14/5 with bet365
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 GOALS at 19/20 with bet365
Correct Score Prediction
AJAX TO WIN 2-1 at 12/1 with BetVictor
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